Bubonic Plague: History and Impact

The video explores the history and impact of pandemics, focusing on the bubonic plague's role in shaping human history. It details the plague's origins, its spread through the Byzantine Empire, and the catastrophic effects of the Black Death in Europe. The video also covers the third plague pandemic and concludes with information on modern resources for learning more about pandemics.

What bacterium is responsible for causing the bubonic plague?

• Escherichia coli

• Yersinia pestis

• Staphylococcus aureus

• Bacillus anthracis

How did the bubonic plague primarily spread during the 6th century?

• Through contaminated water

• Via infected fleas on rats

• By airborne transmission

• Through direct human contact

What percentage of the population in the eastern Mediterranean region died due to the plague in the 6th century?

• 40%

• 50%

• 10%

• 25%

Which city was the epicenter of the bubonic plague outbreak in the 6th century?

• Athens

• Alexandria

• Constantinople

• Rome

What was the estimated death toll in Europe during the Black Death between 1347 and 1351?

• 100 million

• 200 million

• 50 million

• 20 million

Which economic system began to rise as a result of the Black Death?

• Mercantilism

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Feudalism

Where did the third pandemic of the bubonic plague begin in the 19th century?

• India

• China

• Europe

• Africa

What scientific discovery helped reduce the impact of the bubonic plague in the late 19th century?

• Vaccination

• Antibiotics

• Antiseptics

• Radiation therapy

How many recorded cases of the bubonic plague were there worldwide between 2010 and 2015?

• 4,248

• 3,248

• 2,248

• 1,248

What platform offers educational content about pandemics like the bubonic plague?

• Amazon Prime

• Hulu

• CuriosityStream

• Netflix